Air Force Non-Rated Technical Training: Opportunities for Improving Pipeline Processes
Abstract
In recent years the Air Force has faced persistent resource constraints while trying to deliver necessary training to its new officer and enlisted forces. While the cost of training is a key constraint, other resources such as instructors, training devices, and facilities are also in limited supply. Planning processes attempt to achieve training goals with the fewest resources possible, but alterations in training requirements, mismatches in the supply of students and available classroom space, and uncertainties in the flow of students through the training pipeline can tax resources and contribute to the Air Force falling short of targets for trained personnel. While achieving this balance is never simple, in years of plentiful manpower and financial resources the inefficiencies that can stymie this process are less perceptible. After several years of end strength and budget reductions, the Air Force is currently adapting to increases in end strength by accessing additional personnel who must receive initial skills training. However, these increases are putting a strain on the resources required to conduct technical training and highlighting inefficiencies that at other times might have gone unnoticed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1085815
Entities
People
- Barbara A. Bicksler
- Bart E. Bennett
- Daniel Ibarra
- Darrell Jones
- John Ausink
- Kathleen Reedy
- Lisa M. Harrington
Organizations
- RAND Corporation